# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033280076` · 11/07/2003 · Big Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

EE HAD DRILLED A HOLE IN THE ROOF USING 2 SECTIONS OF DRILL STEEL. WHEN HE LET THE PRESSURE OFF, THE TOP STEEL STAYED IN THE HOLE AND THE BOTTOM STEEL FELL. WHEN HE WENT TO GRAB THE BOTTOM STE EL, THE OP ON CAME DOWN STRIKING HIM ON RT HAND AGAINST DRILL POT. EE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 11-13-03.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*